Applications are invited for a Research Associate to work in the group of Dr. Martijn Zwijnenburg, alongside the groups of Dr. Furio Cora and Dr. Ben Slater, in the Department of Chemistry at University College London. The appointee will work in a multidisciplinary team to develop new integrated computational and experimental approaches to the discovery of new inorganic, hybrid and organic materials and identify new materials in energy, information processing, and catalysis.

The postholder will focus in particular on the study of photocatalytic processes by computational chemistry methods. He/she will computationally screen new (polymeric) photocatalysts for water splitting, while colleagues in Liverpool will synthesize the best leads predicted and test their activity. Specific activities will include the calculation of the optical and photocatalytic properties of polymers using advanced electronic structure methods (TD-DFT, CC2, CASSCF, CASPT2, BSE, delta-SCF, GW).

The position is funded through a prestigious EPSRC Programme Grant, and the appointment will be for a period of 30 months initially.

The successful candidate will have a PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science, in depth knowledge of quantum chemical methods for excited state calculations, electronic localisation and/or electronic transport, and working knowledge of organic/polymeric compounds. He/she will have a strong publication track record, a demonstrated commitment to excellence, and exceptional skills in computational materials science. They will be expected to work in a highly multidisciplinary collaborative team, and have effective communication skills.

Please note, appointment at Grade 7 (salary £33,686 - £40,716 per annum) is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6 (salary £29,485 - £31,091 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

UCL Reference: 1525175

Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position and how to apply please go to goo.gl/gY8RqN

Please include a publication list along with your CV.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Martijn Zwijnenburg ([email protected] ). Any queries on the application process can be directed to Judith James – [email protected] , as we wish to encourage online applications.

Deadline for the submission of applications: 04-01-2016

Interview Date: TBC

We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.